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Norm · 04-03-2009, 02:34 PM

I just finished installing all my electronics into my raptor 50 titan.

Gyro: Futaba gy401
Anti torque: hs-7966hb
Roll: hs-5965mg
Elevator: hs-5965mg
Collective: hs-5625mg
Governor: Throttle Jockey Pro
Throttle: Nes-4735
Mixture: CSM carbsmart with hs-81

I powered them all up using my 1500 mah NiMH pack from a raptor 30. The NiMH pack was fully charged. But as soon as I started moving the servos. My on-board battery checker was going into the red. I had planed on powering the electronics with this pack. I thought I would get at least 2 good flights. But there is no way I would get anymore then 30 seconds! There was no load on the servos when testing them in the helicopter.

All the electronics are brand new. I had no idea digitals would draw this much power! I am into this helicopter for over $1100.00 bucks now and still not flight ready. It is driving me crazy! I continually am buying upgrades to make my other upgrades work.

What is everyone else using for batteries? How many flights are you getting? What are the benefits of running a lipo with an align 2 in 1?

Thanks

04-03-2009, 02:34 PM	#1
Norm RCC Senior Contributor I am: DM Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ontario Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 651 Total Props: 3	How to power my raptor? (rx battery) I just finished installing all my electronics into my raptor 50 titan. Gyro: Futaba gy401 Anti torque: hs-7966hb Roll: hs-5965mg Elevator: hs-5965mg Collective: hs-5625mg Governor: Throttle Jockey Pro Throttle: Nes-4735 Mixture: CSM carbsmart with hs-81 I powered them all up using my 1500 mah NiMH pack from a raptor 30. The NiMH pack was fully charged. But as soon as I started moving the servos. My on-board battery checker was going into the red. I had planed on powering the electronics with this pack. I thought I would get at least 2 good flights. But there is no way I would get anymore then 30 seconds! There was no load on the servos when testing them in the helicopter. All the electronics are brand new. I had no idea digitals would draw this much power! I am into this helicopter for over $1100.00 bucks now and still not flight ready. It is driving me crazy! I continually am buying upgrades to make my other upgrades work. What is everyone else using for batteries? How many flights are you getting? What are the benefits of running a lipo with an align 2 in 1? Thanks __________________ Famous last words, "Watch this!!".